Recently, a Cambodian song with a melody that is said to be similar to the melody of the song "A Round of Vietnam" by musician Dong Thien Duc has been circulating on social networks.
Many social media users believe that the author of this song composed Dong Thien Duc's famous song.
It is known that it is the song "Cambodia My Country" composed by musician Sok Heng.
Talking to Lao Dong reporter, musician Dong Thien Duc said that the Cambodian musician had contacted him when he saw the similarities between the melody and harmony of the two songs.
The author of "A Round of Vietnam" affirmed that the song "Cambodia My Country" was re-written on the beat (background music) of the song "A Round of Vietnam" composed by him.
In addition, musician Dong Thien Duc added: "I also tell musicians in your country that if you want to write a song praising your homeland and country, you should write your own music instead of borrowing ideas from other songs".
In June 2023, the song "A Round of Vietnam" composed by musician Dong Thien Duc was officially released by Tung Duong on YouTube platform.
After more than a year of release, the song has reached about 18 million views, and has spread strongly on many social networking platforms. "A Round of Vietnam" was also performed by Tung Duong on many large and small stages and received enthusiastic reception and support from a large audience.
Musician Dong Thien Duc wrote the song "A Round of Vietnam" for the culinary and tourism program "Around Vietnam" broadcast on VTV3. He contacted singer Tung Duong and the male singer agreed to sing this song.
The musician born in 1987 said that many singers and artists have contacted him to ask for permission to sing the song "A Round of Vietnam". He agreed to let many units, schools, and organizations release this song for non-profit.
Musician Dong Thien Duc, real name Dang Huu Duc, born in 1987, currently lives in Ho Chi Minh City. He is the author of many famous hits such as Khoa lyric, Ngay mai nguoi ta chong, Ai chung tinh duoc mai...
